10 Best Breakfast Spots in Calgary

By RACHAEL FREY

Diner Deluxe’s salmon eggs Benedict (Photo: Jason Dziver)

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and brunch with friends and family makes it an occasion. Calgary is home to some amazing breakfast and brunch spots that are bound to have line-ups around the block. But trust us, the wait is worth it.

Galaxie Diner This tiny diner isn’t reinventing the wheel, it’s just giving the people what they want: fresh, well-made, classic breakfasts. The old-fashioned diner vibe is genuine, right down to milkshakes thick enough to stand a spoon in. MUST TRY: The Omelette of Choice comes with any number of fillings for the same price. The 13 filling options include authentic Montreal smoked meat.• Galaxie Diner, 1413 – 11 St SW, www.galaxiediner.ca

Blue Star Diner This pint-sized spot claimed the Best Brunch category in Where Calgary’s 2013 Where to Dine Awards for its comfortable breakfast classics with a twist, making almost everything on the menu with vegan friendly and/or gluten free options. MUST TRY: Albertan omelette, with bison chili and aged cheddar.• Blue Star Diner, 809 – 1 Ave NE, www.bluestardiner.ca

The Fine Diner in Inglewood This bright, modern diner is focused on comfort foods made from scratch with local ingredients. The restaurant even harvests some of its own produce and honey. Cult-status local bread maker Sidewalk Citizen Bakery supplies its bread. MUST TRY: The Croque Madame, fried egg with a house cheese blend, hash medley and fried kale.• The Fine Diner in Inglewood, 4, 1420 – 9 Ave SE, finedinerbistro.ca